Patrick Roberts

The global violin sensation, Patrick Roberts, has been entertaining audiences for over 20 years. As a classically trained Violinist he has transformed some of the much loved classics into contemporary masterpieces. His shows capture and mesmerise audiences far and wide, bringing people to love his lyrical approach to popular music. Known for his remarkable performances every year on the Good Friday Appeal on the Seven Network, Carols By Candlelight for the Nine Network & live international productions. This dynamic artist has broken the mould of classical music, with an energetic fusion of crossover and classical music. His recent album Vision a charity album for Vision Australia features some of the most loved classics & contemporary masterpieces ever written.

Key Points

Performed a triple header show with Anthony Callea & Rhonda Burchmore at The Palms at Crown Casino in 2015.

Performed solo on Vision Australia’s Carols By Candlelight for the Nine Network in 2011 & a very special duet with Marina Prior on Carols By Candlelight in 2015.

Performed solo on The Good Friday Appeal for the Seven Network in 2012, 2013 & 2014.

Released several albums into all good record stores. Most recently Vision a charity album for Vision Australia.

Working with Award Winning producer Gareth Cousins (Producer for Vanessa Mae) for latest single One World.

Biography

Patrick Roberts’ interest in music was evident at the age of five, when he was playing songs from memory. An early introduction to the piano was soon put aside when the mystique of the violin caught his attention. The violin quickly became a way of life and his passion. By age eleven he was performing at concerts and insisting on demonstrating his talent in front of any large audience of family & friends. His Mother and Father encouraged Patrick to continue this love of music and performing by introducing him to the National Boys Choir. Patrick sang with the Choir for 4 years before leaving to pursue a focused musical journey with the violin. By eighteen he was a regular radio and television performer with the violin.

At the same time, his musical education continued at Melbourne’s acclaimed Conservatorium of Music, studying with some of the greats of the violin. Patrick then went on to teach and lecture “Violin Technique and Performance” at the Conservatorium.

Patrick’s classical training and passion for the instrument intensified, as did his love of performing as concert, radio and television producers took advantage of his flamboyant style and obvious joy during each performance.

Patrick is now known as ‘The Global Violin Sensation’ and is best known for his contemporary renditions of popular classical and musical compositions.

The recent release of Patrick’s new album Vision, has propelled Patrick’s touring schedule throughout the Polynesian Islands, New Zealand, Asia and the USA. Proceeds from Vision, a charity album, raises valuable funds for Vision Australia to assist the blind and vision impaired. This album is available in record stores throughout Australia and internationally. Patrick has been very committed to charity with a full range of live and televised performances for The National Stroke Foundation, The Cancer Council, The Royal Children’s Hospital and Vision Australia.

Patrick’s recent self-titled concert at the prestigious Palms at Crown Casino (Melbourne, Australia) was a tremendous success, validated by a standing ovation and invitation to return in concert. This concert was accompanied by support act and Australian Icon Daryl Braithwaite.

Patrick performed a triple header show in 2015 with Anthony Callea & Rhonda Burchmore at The Palms at Crown for ‘This is Christmas at The Palms’.

With multiple performances on every major television station in Australia, particularly Carols By Candlelight (Nine Network) in 2011 & a very special duet with Marina Prior in 2015 and a regular performance on The Good Friday Appeal (Seven Network), there was no surprise when Patrick received an invitation to collaborate with award-winning Producer Gareth Cousins (United Kingdom.) Gareth has produced albums for artists such as Bond and Vanessa Mae (selling 1.7 million and 8 million copies consecutively, worldwide). Patrick’s new single, One World which is geared for mainstream radio is out now, with an album soon to follow.

Patrick recently had the honour of being sponsored by world renowned string company Pirastro. Pirastro were established in 1798 and have been delivering the highest quality in strings for years since. Patrick is very honoured to now be listed amongst the greats of the Violin; Maxim Vengerov and Joshua Bell.

Patrick has performed on every major television station in Australia & is currently preparing to release his new Music Video for Channel V and Rage to accompany his brand new single One World.

Patrick was recently featured as a soloist on Carols by Candlelight on the Nine network & also performed a very special tribute to the children at The Royal Children’s Hospital for the Good Friday Appeal on the Seven network in 2012 & 2013.

Patrick is also well known for his large scale concerts in Australia and overseas and is currently touring the globe performing in every major country and also performing as a headliner act on Princess and P&O Cruise Lines. Patrick’s recent album All in Love is Fair contains some of the most loved classical and contemporary pieces.

Topics

High octane, energetic crossover music. Bach through to The Beatles, rock music and classical masterpieces.

Songs by Led Zeppelin, The Beatles, Frank Sinatra, Josh Groban, Adele and many more.